Education
Embattled School Board Director Aisha Carr Resigns
Carr has been a controversial school board director, and faced a potential disciplinary investigation.
May 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MIAD Faces Huge Shortfall, Staff Cuts
Decisions on $2.8 million budget shortfall made with lack of transparency, some complain.
Apr 30th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Kohl Philanthropies Donates $2 Million to New Public Museum
Grant supports new museum facility and free membership for educators.
Apr 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
UW-Platteville Vacating Richland Campus
Democrats blame Republicans for cutting UW system funding.
Apr 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Seclusion and Restraint Incidents Down Slightly at Schools in 2022-23
But still affects thousands of students in Wisconsin; nearly 80% of them are disabled.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Washington High School’s Tiled Bubblers Are Unique
The bubbler station became an artistic oasis in the 1920s and '30s.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Ben Tyjeski
MPS Plans $60 Million In Budget Cuts
School referendum dollars and resulting state funding hikes come in slowly.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Terry Falk
Milwaukee School Board May Investigate Board Member
Aisha Carr suspected of unethical conduct. Her supporters criticized the board.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Republican Legislature Sues Evers Over Reading Bill Veto
Republicans say partial veto to literacy program is unconstitutional
Apr 18th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Can’t MPS Improve Student Reading Scores?
Failure to use phonics and poorly trained teachers may help explain this.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Following Referendum, MPS Cuts Trauma Specialists in 53206 ZIP Code
Leaving only half of trauma specialists at schools in city's highest poverty area.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suit Challenges Evers’ Partial Veto Hiking School Funding for 400 Years
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce filed suit, arguing veto is unconstitutional.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
